the german portrait of sir thomas moore, who had his head after the weird hat was the most remarked piece of head gear, since aretha franklin's hat in 2009. and i admit, mr. scalia's hat is notable, but nowhere near as notable, as congressman? what are you doing? for the record to be clear, the first lady on monday wore tom brown, and she looked amazing. >>> good thursday morning. right now on "first look," defense secretary panetta says it's time to lift a ban on women in combat. not everyone is happy about. that hillary clinton saves congressional fire over the benghazi attacks. >>> the frozen tundra outside your door looks like america's credit card won't get rejected afterall. >>> and don't bet against a train. >>> good morning. another military milestone today. the secretary of defense is expected to announce by unanimous recommendation of the joint chiefs of staff that he's lifting the ban that prevents female soldiers and marines from serving on the front lines in combat. nbc's tracie potts is live in washington with more. good morning. >> reporter: this is a big deal. it's a ban t